Cal.com
- About
- Open Source Scheduling Infrastructure. Open-source alternative to Calendly.
- Catalogue
- No. 005
- Category
- Teams
- Founded
- 2021, Global (Remote-first)
- GitHub stars
- ★ 49k

Overview
Cal.com is an open-source scheduling platform designed to be a flexible alternative to tools like Calendly. It allows users and organizations to manage their availability and let others book appointments seamlessly. It can be self-hosted or used as a cloud service.
What it does well
Cal.com offers greater flexibility and control compared to proprietary scheduling tools. Being open-source, it allows for extensive customization, integration with various calendars (Google, Outlook, Apple), and the ability to self-host for enhanced data privacy and control. It supports team scheduling, round-robin assignments, and customizable booking pages.
Why it’s in the collection
Cal.com stands out for its open-source nature, providing transparency, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness, especially for teams and enterprises. Its focus on developer experience and API-first design makes it highly integrable into existing workflows and applications. The self-hosting option is a significant advantage for organizations with strict data privacy requirements.
On GitHub
- Stars
- 48,981
- Forks
- 15,336
- Commits
- 16,499
- Repository
- calcom/cal.com
Languages
- TypeScript 86.3%
- JavaScript 5.6%
- MDX 4%
- Other 4.1%
Compared with
CalendlyPopular proprietary scheduling tool, but closed-source and can become costly.
SavvyCalAnother proprietary scheduling tool focused on recipient experience.
Acuity SchedulingScheduling platform owned by Squarespace, feature-rich but proprietary.
SimplyBook.meScheduling software focused on service-based businesses.
